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The highly social prairie dogs live in large colonies or "towns" – collections of prairie dog families that can span hundreds of acres. Families usually consist of 1 male and 2 to 4 females living in a strict social hierarchy. Prairie dog pups reach sexual maturity at about 3 years of age, and after their third winter the dominant male in a given family will drive them away, forcing them to establish their own families on the edges of the colony. The dominant male will defend the family's borders against rival prairie dogs, and disputes are resolved by fighting. Prairie dogs are also aggressive against predators such as badgers and snakes. Prairie dogs are social animals, however, and often make social visits with each other, and greet each other with a sort of kiss.
(source: Wikipedia)
Our local zoo has a colony of these extremely cute little animals, and I suspect they know very well that they're cute and use it to their full advantage, to get us visitors to give them food :)
33 responses
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Kevin Kabuki gave props (26 Oct 2009):
like a flute and clarinet player
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Sanne van de Berg said (26 Oct 2009):
Haha! Hadn't thought of it that way, very funny, thanks for your comment! :)
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Kristy Sherrells said (26 Oct 2009):
lol to cute!
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Keiko Ehret gave props (26 Oct 2009):
They are adorable!! I love the detail of their hands. They seem unfazed as they are being watched! ♥♥
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daniele castellucchio gave props (26 Oct 2009):
great capture!!!!!
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Lynda Jeffers gave props (26 Oct 2009):
I love the title....great shot too!!
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Regenia Brabham gave props (27 Oct 2009):
This is so cute! A great title and shot.
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John Linton gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Simply wonderful.
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Carol Arntsen Masiak gave props (27 Oct 2009):
terrific capture!
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Sue Alle gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Great capture and I love the title!
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Alya Al Dhaheri gave props (27 Oct 2009):
LOL reminded me of the cat num num videos on youtube! Great capture!
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Cee Matos said (27 Oct 2009):
this is adorable.
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Karen Foto Fiddler gave props (27 Oct 2009):
What cuties! I too love those little hands! Excellent capture!
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Rusty Katchmer gave props (27 Oct 2009):
Adorable shot....Very special the way their little hands are holding the grass!
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Janet Berg gave props (28 Oct 2009):
I, too, immediately thought "musical instruments." Very fun.
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Donald Brainard gave props (28 Oct 2009):
This is a cute shot...and they do look like they're playing musical instruments.
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Michaela Krumrey gave props (29 Oct 2009):
sooooo cute!
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Shannon Ferguson gave props (30 Oct 2009):
Cuteness overload!
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Roberto Marin gave props (31 Oct 2009):
Love this shot, great timing!
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Berry Mak gave props (5 Nov 2009):
This is so cute!! are they chipmunks?
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Sanne van de Berg said (6 Nov 2009):
Thank you! They're prairie dogs, and I shot this at a local zoo :)
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Catnip Meow gave props (17 Nov 2009):
could NOT get any cuter !!! excellent capture :)
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Mervyn Dublin gave props (23 Nov 2009):
So cuuuteee!!
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timothy wombold gave props (24 Nov 2009):
ha ha! cute and i like the title
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Sara Knick gave props (25 Nov 2009):
Extremely clear! Very funny. I keep wanting to look at the claws. They are very different.
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Maurie A gave props (25 Nov 2009):
Too cute... love the title!!
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Robert R. Gaines said (25 Nov 2009):
Oh yea! Great capture.
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Richard Knight gave props (28 Nov 2009):
Irresistible.
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Bill Bungard gave props (28 Nov 2009):
Love it! Great capture.
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Kristīne T. said (6 Dec 2009):
ou, so cute
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Leanne Silva gave props (8 Dec 2009):
Oh gosh, they are so cute! I love their round heads!
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Leanne Silva gave props (17 Dec 2009):
Voted!
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (17 Dec 2009):
That is too cute! voting
